October 2017

Written by Johanna Cunningham
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02 October 2017

It’s October and I can’t believe that there are only 86 shopping days left until Christmas. Of course, this does not include Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or other forms of holiday celebration. In the end, I love all the holidays—from Halloween to Thanks - giving to Christmas. Whether it is created by Hallmark Cards, made up to celebrate chocolate, our Administrative Assistants, grandparents, etc., I find joy in the celebration and reminder that there are so many things to be grateful for and that we should not take anything for granted. So enjoy the beginning of Fall and all the upcoming holidays.

Now on to some more pressing news. An update this month:

At the direction of the Los Angeles County Supervisors, staff have not yet returned with their report on Tenant Protections. Until this happens, a workgroup will not be able to be formed. Will keep you advised of any progress.

Legislature is on holiday recess until the first of the year. At this writing, the Governor still has an opportunity to sign bills and veto, so we will update you on this next month.

Tenant rights groups are beginning to protest at our Management Companies. Be aware as they may come anytime and are wearing black masks (that may change as well). These groups are hosting community training sessions to teach them how to be a community rights advocate.

Rent Control continues to ramp up and while things appear to be relatively quite right now, we also know that there is a continued push to take this Statewide.

At the Association, I need to give a BIG THANK YOU to the AACSC staff for making the Trade Show a GREAT success this year. Jeannie helped us up the ante on the look, Tom brought us over 30 NEW vendors. Our Board Members really stepped up and helped us meet and greet members, en courage new members to join us in our fight against Rent Control, and our PAC Trustees shared with everyone who came by about the value and benefit of contributing to the PAC. Sophia, Donna, Rachael, Oliver and Terri did everything else in our AACSC booth and as usual we enjoyed seeing all of you!